Would you like to do a quick stop at our Ranch and ride our beautiful horses in breathtaking landscapes? Choose the length of your stay and enjoy all the amenities and riding! The Ranch is only roughly 20 kilometers from Mexico City.

Itinerary for
Escape to Ajusco

We have rides from one hour for the beginners to up to 12 hours for the most experienced riders.
Enjoy a beautiful sunset over Mexico City from one of the volcanoes near the Ranch in our 2 hour night trail, take a 6 hour ride to a Hidden Village called Capulin or go with the pilgrims to a famous town called Chalma.

You can design your own itinerary from a selection of our most popular rides:

Hidden Village "Capulín" - A 5 hour ride to a small village, where the locals will melt your heart with hospitality.

Volcano El Arenal - A breathtaking view to Mexico City is seen on this 2.5 hour ride.

Riding to "Los Chivos" - On this ride you can see local shepherds with their hundreds of sheep and goats.

Agua De Cadenas and Wild Horses - With a bit of luck, we can spot some wild horses on this 6 hour trail!

The Sanctuary of Chalma - This 12-hour-trail to a famous town called Chalma is for experienced riders only.

La Marquesa National Park - Varied terrain and a delicious barbeque are waiting for you on this all-day-ride.

Lagoons of Zempoala - Ride trough beautiful landscapes to the State of Morelos for a late lunch by the water.

We care about our horses. We have many breeds at the ranch – some are suitable for long hours of riding and some not – our Frisian horses can be used at the paddock and in short trails (less than two hours). They are very heavy horses that get tired easily; they are not made for cantering in the fields.

The warmblood, quarters and criollos are more suitable for long trails in the mountainous areas we ride. After a very long trail (7 hours or more) we usually let the horses rest the next day.

All of the horses are very experienced in the fields, they don’t get scared easily, but you should always keep in mind that they are animals with their own thoughts and can be unpredictable.

The horses are fed two times a day, in the morning before 7 am and in the afternoon around 4 pm, each one of them gets their very own portion of oat and alfalfa with abundant hay.

After a long ride or at least twice a month the horses get a nice bath and their mane and tail are braided. We like to keep our horses pretty and in a good shape because they are the one who makes all these amazing horse riding experiences possible. As you can see – some of the horses have pretty long mane (like Rey) and it´s all due to many years of braiding.

Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least six months after date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart .Passport Note(a) Applicants for Blue Tourist Cards should have a valid passport, return/o. more

Climate for
Escape to Ajusco

Mexico City has a temperate humid climate and the average annual temperature is 16 degrees Celsius (60F). The highest temperature usually occurs from March to May from 25 Celsius (77F) and the lowest temperature at night in January (5?C, 41?F). Summer is the rainiest season in Mexico City, in Ajusco it rains approximately 1200 mm per year.

Best time to visit the Ranch is all year expect June, July and August due to the rainy season. Winter is mostly dry and temperate in Ajusco, the climate is suitable for riding all-year-round.

What to Bring for
Escape to Ajusco

We recommend riding boots or similar, jeans or riding pants, lots of layer (coat, shirts and other) because the terrain is very varied, it can be chilly in the woods and hot in the open areas where the sun shines without any shade. We highly recommend using a sombrero or a helmet (can be borrowed at the Ranch). Sunscreen lotion is also very important.

This list is only a guideline for you

Travel documents and Voucher

Flight tickets

Passport

Visa (check with your consulate)

RIDING GEAR

riding pants/ jodpuhrs: Light weight, stretchy pants that are cool but protect from rubs work best.

Short riding boots/ narrow hiking boots and half chaps (boots should be comfortable for walking)

Riding helmet (recommended for all trips)

A hat with brim for sun protection

Long sleeves in your shirt or blouse

A light jacket

A bandana or big handkerchief is very useful as towel, cleaner and against the dust

PERSONAL CLOTHING

Another thick jacket or a sweater

Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts

Jeans

Shorts

Underwear and socks

Pajamas

Bag for dirty clothes

Bathing suit (optional)

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING

Personal Toiletries

Insect protection

Personal medications

Sore cream (for the emergency)

Adapter for electric appliances if you come from Europe

Camera and enough extra films and batteries

Sun glasses with strap

Sun Block

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Escape to Ajusco

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Escape to Ajusco

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Accommodations for
Escape to Ajusco

There are limited number of rooms at our ranch; we can guarantee quality of service, privacy and a relaxing stay. All rooms are decorated Mexican style - unique paintings, antique furniture and beautiful details in each one of them.

All rooms and suites have a private bathroom with hairdryer, shampoo, body wash, conditioner and bathrobe. Each room is also equipped with a heater, safety-deposit box, and extra blankets for your convenience.

We have a heated swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi, squash, mini basketball court, riding paddock, bar area and lots more for you to have an unforgettable stay!

This trip includes
some wine with dinner
and can accommodate special dietary requests.

We care about our horses. We have many breeds at the ranch – some are suitable for long hours of riding and some not – our Frisian horses can be used at the paddock and in short trails (less than two hours). They are very heavy horses that get tired easily; they are not made for cantering in the fields.

The warmblood, quarters and criollos are more suitable for long trails in the mountainous areas we ride. After a very long trail (7 hours or more) we usually let the horses rest the next day.

All of the horses are very experienced in the fields, they don’t get scared easily, but you should always keep in mind that they are animals with their own thoughts and can be unpredictable.

The horses are fed two times a day, in the morning before 7 am and in the afternoon around 4 pm, each one of them gets their very own portion of oat and alfalfa with abundant hay.

After a long ride or at least twice a month the horses get a nice bath and their mane and tail are braided. We like to keep our horses pretty and in a good shape because they are the one who makes all these amazing horse riding experiences possible. As you can see – some of the horses have pretty long mane (like Rey) and it´s all due to many years of braiding.

Visa Requirement For
Escape to Ajusco

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months after date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart .
Passport Note
(a) Applicants for Blue Tourist Cards should have a valid passport, return/onward ticket and proof of financial means. (b) Tourist Cards must be kept by the visitor during the entire length of stay as they will have to be presented and stamped on leaving.

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above, who can obtain a Blue Tourist Card for touristic purposes from their airline on direct flights, at port of entry, or from the Mexican Consulate before travelling, for 180 days, except nationals of Australia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who can stay for up to 90 days.
Visa Note
(a) Nationals seeking to visit Mexico on business are advised to check with the consulate regarding visa requirements as they may need to apply for a Non Immigrant Business Visitor carnet (FM3). (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements

Passport Required?

British

Yes

Australian

Yes

Canadian

Yes

USA

Yes

Other EU

Yes

Visa Required?

British

No

Australian

No

Canadian

No

USA

No

Other EU

No

Return Ticket Required?

British

Yes

Australian

Yes

Canadian

Yes

USA

Yes

Other EU

Yes

This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.